Top Echelon - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Top Echelon's Candidate Management capabilities for tracking, sorting, and evaluating candidates. They find it easy to input candidate information from various sources, including LinkedIn. Users report that the system helps keep track of candidate activities, skills, and certifications, and facilitates communication with trading partners. They highlight the customizable dashboard and pipeline capabilities for monitoring candidate status. However, some users mention the need for an easy access guide to navigate the numerous options available. Of the 56 Top Echelon users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Candidate Management, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“I don't like the way contacts tht are hiring authorities appear to show up as candidates as well.”

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Isabel L.

President

“Key skills searches are easy to perform to create an initial prospect list for client requirements. ”

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Ralph D.

Owner

“When entering a new employee it does not match the candidate to jobs automatically based on 1. job title and 2. keywords and/or education.”

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Mike M.

Recruiter

“My overall experience has been wonderful and has made my job of quickly locating candidates in the system very timely and with ease because of how their software is structured.”

Cherice V.

Founder

Reviewers appreciate Top Echelon's Resume Parsing capabilities for its efficiency in integrating resumes into the system. They find it easy to upload resumes from various sources, including email and cloud storage. Users report that the parsing tool saves time and checks for duplicates, although some mention occasional issues with fancy formatting and image-based resumes. They highlight the capability's ability to bulk add resumes and the overall ease of use, making it a valuable tool for their recruiting efforts. Of the 21 Top Echelon users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Resume Parsing, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“I'm a huge fan of the ability to automatically upload applicants as new candidates in the ATS by forwarding an email with their resume.”

Zack S.

Founder

“The resume parsing via email can be a bit of a pain sometimes, I would really like just a drag and drop option as well.”

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Maximillian R.

Recruiting Manager

“It is a robust software with several features (resume parsing and browsing, email management, job posting and browsing) that allows me to run my business and find reliable business partners.”

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yeda S.

Executive recruiter

“It's really quite accurate with importing data, parsing resumes, the search function works very well but working with the results list can be quite cumbersome and repetitive.”

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Blair S.

President/Owner

Reviewers highlight Top Echelon's Job Management capabilities for its customizable interface and robust job posting tools. They find it easy to track job activities, manage postings, and update job information. Users appreciate the ability to attach job descriptions, view candidate pipelines, and retain complete job histories. They report that the system is organized and helps keep job information current. However, some users mention that managing a large number of jobs can be cumbersome. Of the 24 Top Echelon users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Job Management, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers indicate that Top Echelon's Applicant Tracking capabilities are highly effective for monitoring candidates throughout the recruiting process. They appreciate the customizable stages and reporting capabilities, which help track key performance indicators. Users find it easy to document interactions and keep records of all activities with candidates. They report that the system is user-friendly and helps keep recruiters organized. Some users mention occasional glitches in pipeline transference. Of the 48 Top Echelon users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Applicant Tracking, 94% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers appreciate Top Echelon's Resume Database for its robust search capabilities and ease of use. They find it simple to add, update, and search resumes using various criteria, including Boolean search. Users report that the database is well-maintained, with unlimited storage and remote access. They highlight the ability to search other affiliates' databases and the seamless integration of resumes from email. Some users mention the need for improvements in targeted search capabilities. Of the 30 Top Echelon users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Resume Database, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers highlight Top Echelon's Resume Search capabilities for its effectiveness in finding candidates with specific attributes and skills. They appreciate the ability to create hotlists and perform Boolean searches. Users report that the search tool is accurate and helps quickly review large volumes of resumes. They find it easy to search by keywords, phone numbers, and emails. However, some users mention occasional difficulties in finding resumes and suggest improvements for ease of use. Of the 34 Top Echelon users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Resume Search, 85% rated this feature as important or highly important.